ᐅ Electrical installation in the kitchen: dimensions and zoning
Created on: 12 Dec 2018 10:42
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Gerd&Jolanthe
Hello everyone,
I am currently planning the electrical layout in the kitchen.
There are so-called installation zones for rooms with work surfaces, such as kitchens.
1. The height for lower outlets is 30 cm (12 inches) above the finished floor.
2. For light switches and outlets above the work surface, the height is 115 cm (45 inches) above the finished floor.
My question is, at what height are the outlets for the range hood, oven (when it is installed at eye level instead of below, as was common before), and outlets for lighting of the upper cabinets placed if I want to have lighting underneath? These are obviously much higher than 115 cm (45 inches).
Outlets for the refrigerator are also set at 30 cm (12 inches), right?
One more question: for wall lighting in the living room, what height is usually chosen?
Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Gerd
I am currently planning the electrical layout in the kitchen.
There are so-called installation zones for rooms with work surfaces, such as kitchens.
1. The height for lower outlets is 30 cm (12 inches) above the finished floor.
2. For light switches and outlets above the work surface, the height is 115 cm (45 inches) above the finished floor.
My question is, at what height are the outlets for the range hood, oven (when it is installed at eye level instead of below, as was common before), and outlets for lighting of the upper cabinets placed if I want to have lighting underneath? These are obviously much higher than 115 cm (45 inches).
Outlets for the refrigerator are also set at 30 cm (12 inches), right?
One more question: for wall lighting in the living room, what height is usually chosen?
Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Gerd
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readytorumble12 Dec 2018 15:02The kitchen planner also created the design for us. He even came by after the electrical installation and before the plastering to take all the measurements again.
It is definitely advisable to plan the kitchen in advance. Otherwise, you might end up with the outlets for the cabinet lighting placed too high or too low. The outlets for the countertops also need to be planned carefully, as they often have to be installed correctly in the backsplash area. Then there are the sockets for the electrical appliances, which obviously also need to be located within a sensible installation zone, but above all they should fit the kitchen layout.
So first, plan where everything in the kitchen should go!
So first, plan where everything in the kitchen should go!
Gerd&Jolanthe schrieb:
One more question, for lighting installed in the living room wall, what height is usually chosen?As you prefer.
Gerd&Jolanthe schrieb:
There are installation zones for this, right?Never heard that term before 🙂
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fach1werk13 Dec 2018 20:42With ovens, you also need to pay attention to how the casing looks from the back. I would recommend checking the rear side of other built-in appliances as well. For many appliances, there is only about a 15–20 cm (6–8 inch) strip at the back that provides space for a power outlet and plug—usually not in the center of the casing. We ended up with a dented housing and a short circuit because we didn’t pay attention to this. Our electrician was a tradesperson. Kitchen plans were available.
If you also want to install the dishwasher at a higher level, two factors were important for us: any leaking water must not reach the electrical plug, so the plug also needs to be positioned higher; there is a regulation regarding the required clearance. Elevated dishwashers require pumps that can overcome the height difference. Most pumps can do this, but not all.
Best regards, Gabriele
If you also want to install the dishwasher at a higher level, two factors were important for us: any leaking water must not reach the electrical plug, so the plug also needs to be positioned higher; there is a regulation regarding the required clearance. Elevated dishwashers require pumps that can overcome the height difference. Most pumps can do this, but not all.
Best regards, Gabriele
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